“Revolutionary.” “Innovative.” “Game-changing.” These are just some of the big, bold adjectives that people throw around when describing new trends or technologies. Heck, you may have heard these first-hand from a friend, colleague, or (more likely) a salesperson trying to get you to sign up for their product or service. While there’s nothing wrong about …
Tag: Cloud Computing
Your small business is the prime target for half of cyber attacks! It is imperative that every small business has software to protect the security of their computers and data. Why? Because even if you’re not Equifax, your business still stores vital client records and financial information that could be valuable to hackers. What can …
No business is completely immune to attack. But if you apply the strongest and most wide-ranging tactics to fight off potential invasions, you’re more likely to discourage such attempts and minimize any damage that might occur. Among the most effective data security techniques for businesses that utilize the cloud are: Devising difficult-to-guess passwords Most professionals …
Cloud software has created a lot of opportunities for small businesses to run their company in new ways. The change is a revolutionary as this software was once only accessible to and designed for larger companies. Now, small companies can access the services they need on a monthly basis and over the internet. Consider these …
If you read our guide on Cloud 101 Basics it is likely you have a rudimentary concept of what the cloud is and why it is important to a business. But how, more specifically, do businesses use the cloud? Here are a few popular ways companies use the cloud: Big Data Analytics & ERP What …
It was not too long ago that to set up a business meant to shell out a lot of money: you needed to pay software licensing fees, get the hardware, fund the installations along with many other things. Today, it is a different situation: the cloud is used more frequently in software; consequently, the cost …
It’s worth noting that many small businesses don’t realize how much of their business is done in the cloud: for example, if you check your bank balance online, you’re using cloud technology. The software you might use such as Dropbox, online backup or accounting services all fall under the umbrella of cloud computing. Here are …
With many software options touting the benefits of the cloud, you may find yourself in the awkward spot of wanting to agree with the leading IT companies but also confused — what is the “cloud”? To start off, the term “cloud” was chosen back in the 1990s to describe networks which are composed of computers …
